On the talk show “The View,” hosts Ana Navarro and Sara Haines had a debate about whether teaching Black history and slavery in schools should make white students feel guilty. The discussion happened during the show’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day episode, led by host Whoopi Goldberg. Goldberg brought up the issue of Americans being hesitant to learn about Black history, noting that only 12 states mandate teaching Black history in grade schools, while 18 states have restricted the curriculum.
Sunny Hostin, another host, commented on how some parts of history are being left out to avoid making people uncomfortable. She mentioned that slavery, which she believes is central to America’s history, is often omitted, along with the achievements of people of different backgrounds. Hostin sees this as an attempt to make these cultures seem less important.
However, Navarro had a different perspective. She argued that the controversy over teaching Black history and banning certain books is being used for political gain, suggesting that some people are upset because they think learning about slavery is making white children feel bad. Navarro believes that learning history shouldn’t make anyone feel guilty.
SOME STATES LIMITING HOW SCHOOLS CAN TEACH ABOUT RACE: With only about 12 states with a Black history mandate while 18 states have passed laws severely limiting this curriculum, #TheView co-hosts discuss. https://t.co/cVclFZQU98 pic.twitter.com/4r3OKRDOnv
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Haines then interjected, saying that learning about such topics should indeed make people feel bad, emphasizing the importance of feeling this way. In contrast, Navarro disagreed, stating that white children, who are not responsible for slavery, shouldn’t feel bad about it. She emphasized the importance of learning history to avoid repeating past mistakes.
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